Posts in The Harper Government
| 28th Ministry – Cabinet of Stephen Harper | ||
| Cabinet Post (1) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Predecessor | Office | Successor |
| Josée Verner (*) | Minister responsible for the Status of Women 2008–2010 |
Rona Ambrose |
| Sub-Cabinet Posts (2) | ||
| Predecessor | Title | Successor |
| position created in 2007 | Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Trade (2007–2008) |
position abolished in 2008 |
| Peter Van Loan (*) | Secretary of State (Sport) (2007–2008) |
Gary Lunn |
- Verner's full official title was Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women and Minister for la Francophonie.
- Van Loan's official title was Minister for Sport.
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